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1964 Jensen C-V8

United Kingdom • 24 Nov 2012 • Lot 213

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This Jensen C-V8, a rare four-seater GT from the 60s, presents as a highly original example, stored for years and retaining its original patina. While running, it requires some restoration, particularly to the brakes, making it a project car with significant potential for a classic car enthusiast.

Condition

5

The car is described as being stored for many years, showing no significant corrosion but needing brake work. It's described as highly original with a genuine patina, suggesting some wear but also authenticity. Restoration work is needed, indicating it's not in top condition.

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Reg Number:

272EOY

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Jensen C-V8 is a four-seater GT car produced by Jensen Motors between 1962 and 1966 and launched in October 1962.

The C-V8 series had fibreglass bodywork (only the door skins were steel), as did the preceding 541 series.

All C-V8s used big-block engines sourced from Chrysler; first the 361 then, from 1964, the 330bhp 383.

Most of the cars had three-speed Chrysler Torqueflite automatic transmission although some were produced with a four-speed manual gearbox.

While the majority of C-V8s were made in righthand drive, eight were made in lefthand drive.

The car was one of the fastest production four-seaters of its era.

The Mk.

II being capable of 136mph and accelerated from 0 - 60mph in an impressive 6.7 seconds.

The upgraded Mk.

II, introduced in October 1963, had Selectaride rear dampers and minor styling changes.

Changes on the Mk.

III, the final version of the series which was introduced in June 1965, included a reduction in overall length, deeper windscreen, headlights ...